Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation and the suspension of parliament until March 24.
At 53, Trudeau will step down as the leader of the Liberal Party, a position he has held since 2013.
This decision follows a prolonged political crisis, during which key allies urged him to resign.
Trudeau stated that parliament has been stagnant for months, marking the longest session of a minority government in Canadian history.
He informed the Governor General of the need for a new parliamentary session, which has been approved.
Trudeau will serve in a caretaker role until a new leader is appointed, facing increased pressure after the resignation of his deputy prime minister and finance minister over policy disagreements.
With polls indicating a potential defeat to the Conservative opposition in the upcoming election, the Liberals must now appoint an interim leader before a special leadership convention.